Comments on: Similarities Between CPAP And Breast-Feeding http://doctorstevenpark.com/similarities-between-cpap-and-breast-feeding How You Can Breathe Better, Sleep Better, And Live Better1 Mon, 21 May 2012 06:24:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Steven Park http://doctorstevenpark.com/similarities-between-cpap-and-breast-feeding/comment-page-1#comment-14388 Steven Park Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:31:44 +0000 http://doctorstevenpark.com/?p=848#comment-14388 Ms. McCabe, It sounds like you have what's called aerophagia from CPAP. There are a number of ways of dealing with this including slightly lowering your pressure or switching to a BiPAP machine or increasing your end pressure release setting if you have this function available. A recent study showed that this condition is associated with acid reflux and being on acid reflux medications. Air in the stomach can cause relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and more acid can come up into the throat, causing more arousals. Another important measure is to gather objective data from your machine (total number of hours used, leaks and effective AHI) to see how optimally you're benefiting from CPAP. Ms. McCabe,

It sounds like you have what’s called aerophagia from CPAP. There are a number of ways of dealing with this including slightly lowering your pressure or switching to a BiPAP machine or increasing your end pressure release setting if you have this function available. A recent study showed that this condition is associated with acid reflux and being on acid reflux medications. Air in the stomach can cause relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and more acid can come up into the throat, causing more arousals.

Another important measure is to gather objective data from your machine (total number of hours used, leaks and effective AHI) to see how optimally you’re benefiting from CPAP.

]]> By: naomi mccabe http://doctorstevenpark.com/similarities-between-cpap-and-breast-feeding/comment-page-1#comment-14372 naomi mccabe Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:39:44 +0000 http://doctorstevenpark.com/?p=848#comment-14372 pertaining to his cpap comments: am on cpap at l0 pressure, nose mask for 9 wks. successful in using from day l. has been necessary to be that "aggressive Patient" for all his reasons. New and current sleep cntr. m.d. has been helpful but didn't sufficiently answer my question: why after l6 mos. of following a protein/carb diet for 3 snacks and 3meals per day resulting in a 30/# wt, did I have a 6# wt. gain beginning 2 wks. in to CPAP? Reading message boards on this topic, many people have the same problem. Bloated, rounded abdomen. Uncomfortable. Some complain of 30-40#. That would make me lose all I've achieved which helped blood pressure and sugar be normal in and of themselves. Want to continue CPAP but this is ridiculous. Can't risk the gain. Now, my gastroenterologist who did a colonoscopy with no findings in April wants me to have a ct scan to make sure there is nocancer. I KNOW this is somehow CPAP. Whether swallowing air or changes in Leptin or other hormones adjusting, Help! % pertaining to his cpap comments: am on cpap at l0 pressure, nose mask for 9 wks. successful in using from day l. has been necessary to be that “aggressive Patient” for all his reasons. New and current sleep cntr. m.d. has been helpful but didn’t sufficiently answer my question: why after l6 mos. of following a protein/carb diet for 3 snacks and 3meals per day resulting in a 30/# wt, did I have a 6# wt. gain beginning 2 wks. in to CPAP? Reading message boards on this topic, many people have the same problem. Bloated, rounded abdomen. Uncomfortable. Some complain of 30-40#. That would make me lose all I’ve achieved which helped blood pressure and sugar be normal in and of themselves. Want to continue CPAP but this is ridiculous. Can’t risk the gain.
Now, my gastroenterologist who did a colonoscopy with no findings in April wants me to have a ct scan to make sure there is nocancer. I KNOW this is somehow CPAP. Whether swallowing air or changes in Leptin or other hormones adjusting, Help!
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]]> By: Jennifer http://doctorstevenpark.com/similarities-between-cpap-and-breast-feeding/comment-page-1#comment-2292 Jennifer Tue, 12 May 2009 20:15:24 +0000 http://doctorstevenpark.com/?p=848#comment-2292 Hi, Doctor Park! I signed up for your newsletter soon after receiving your response. I have had a question in my mind since reading this post, and am just getting to pose it now. After listening to your podcasts from Dr. Palmer and Dr. Lawler, it seems that there is a possible connection between breathing/sleeping problems AND bottle feeding. With all of your expertise, I am wondering if, especially since this impacts your family, you have found a bottle that does not increase a child's risk for a high palate/crowded mouth. Or, perhaps you are using a feeding technique that finger feeding or giving your son his nourishment in a cup? What do you use? What do you recommend for other parents in your situation? If you do give a cup, I am wondering how a child's natural need to suck is assuaged. On another related tangent: once a nursing baby is old enough/ready to be weaned from the breast, do you think it is safe for them imbibe beverages with a sippy cup? After listening to your podcasts, I realized that perhaps there was suction involved in a sippy cup. I tried my son's plastic First Years (Learning Curve) clear, flexible, plastic sippy cup with spout, and there did seem to a suction sensation, similiar to how I imagine a bottle would feel. Since then, I have been working with my son on drinking water straight from a cup without a lid (just to be safe). I am happy to report that he (age 20 months) enjoys the cup greatly, is doing well, and is drinking more fluids now! Thank you for reading! Hi, Doctor Park!

I signed up for your newsletter soon after receiving your response.

I have had a question in my mind since reading this post, and am just getting to pose it now.

After listening to your podcasts from Dr. Palmer and Dr. Lawler, it seems that there is a possible connection between breathing/sleeping problems AND bottle feeding. With all of your expertise, I am wondering if, especially since this impacts your family, you have found a bottle that does not increase a child’s risk for a high palate/crowded mouth. Or, perhaps you are using a feeding technique that finger feeding or giving your son his nourishment in a cup? What do you use? What do you recommend for other parents in your situation? If you do give a cup, I am wondering how a child’s natural need to suck is assuaged.

On another related tangent: once a nursing baby is old enough/ready to be weaned from the breast, do you think it is safe for them imbibe beverages with a sippy cup?

After listening to your podcasts, I realized that perhaps there was suction involved in a sippy cup. I tried my son’s plastic First Years (Learning Curve) clear, flexible, plastic sippy cup with spout, and there did seem to a suction sensation, similiar to how I imagine a bottle would feel.

Since then, I have been working with my son on drinking water straight from a cup without a lid (just to be safe). I am happy to report that he (age 20 months) enjoys the cup greatly, is doing well, and is drinking more fluids now!

Thank you for reading!

]]> By: Steven Park http://doctorstevenpark.com/similarities-between-cpap-and-breast-feeding/comment-page-1#comment-2032 Steven Park Wed, 06 May 2009 20:15:46 +0000 http://doctorstevenpark.com/?p=848#comment-2032 Jennifer, Thanks for your comments. I didn't know that taking home the blanket was even a possibility! Brennan is now a healthy, happy 16 pound 4 month old boy who sleeps very well through the night. If you haven't done so already, sign up for our monthly e-newsletters. It's full of practical information on better breathing and better sleep. The articles are on the website as well. You'll also get invitations to join me on live teleseminars where I interview various experts, such as Dr. Palmer. I have many more that will be going up soon from that past 5-6 months. Jennifer,

Thanks for your comments. I didn’t know that taking home the blanket was even a possibility! Brennan is now a healthy, happy 16 pound 4 month old boy who sleeps very well through the night.

If you haven’t done so already, sign up for our monthly e-newsletters. It’s full of practical information on better breathing and better sleep. The articles are on the website as well. You’ll also get invitations to join me on live teleseminars where I interview various experts, such as Dr. Palmer. I have many more that will be going up soon from that past 5-6 months.

]]> By: Jennifer http://doctorstevenpark.com/similarities-between-cpap-and-breast-feeding/comment-page-1#comment-2030 Jennifer Wed, 06 May 2009 19:23:18 +0000 http://doctorstevenpark.com/?p=848#comment-2030 Breastfeeding was THE hardest task I've ever endeavored to achieve in my life. Your wife and you did your very best, and I admire you and respect you for sharing your journey with us. I had a slew of nursing issues, including bilirubin issues. I would recommend if G-d willing you have additional Parks ; ) that G-d forbid have bilirubin issues, that perhaps the hospital would let you use a bilirubin blanket that you could take home and use. We were able to do that and as much as he hated it (and I hated to see him cry), I was able to nurse him during his treatment. All the best and thank you for ALL YOU DO! Breastfeeding was THE hardest task I’ve ever endeavored to achieve in my life. Your wife and you did your very best, and I admire you and respect you for sharing your journey with us. I had a slew of nursing issues, including bilirubin issues. I would recommend if G-d willing you have additional Parks ; ) that G-d forbid have bilirubin issues, that perhaps the hospital would let you use a bilirubin blanket that you could take home and use. We were able to do that and as much as he hated it (and I hated to see him cry), I was able to nurse him during his treatment.

All the best and thank you for ALL YOU DO!

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